Vodafone up for grabs

Updated 04 July 2008

SYDNEY: After denying the rumours for weeks, Vodafone has finally confirmed it has put its creative advertising account out to pitch. more »

Tourism Oz: The decision

Updated 04 July 2008

SYDNEY: DDB has emerged triumphant in the battle for the prized Tourism Australia account, following a tough pitch against Saatchi & Saatchi. more »

Gruen gets second series

Updated 04 July 2008

SYDNEY: The rise of The Gruen Transfer continues with the advertising-themed show commissioned for a second series. more »

Trading Post jumps on eBay backflip

Updated 04 July 2008

SYDNEY: Sensis-owned online auction site Trading Post had launched a spirited attack on rival eBay, claiming the latter's backflip over payment services has tarnished its credibility. more »

DMG revamps management

Updated 04 July 2008

SYDNEY: dmg Radio Australia has appointed a new CEO as Paul Thompson steps down as executive chairman. more »

Marsh shake ups Y&R

Updated 03 July 2008

SYDNEY: After just two days in the top job, new Y&R Brands CEO Nigel Marsh has made his first major change. more »

Cashed-up Gen Y breaks the rules

Updated 03 July 2008

MELBOURNE: The somewhat predictable behaviour of Generation Y is being affected by a whole host of modern-day challenges, a new report has revealed. more »

DAILY ROUND-UP: 3 JULY 2008

Updated 03 July 2008

Latest news in brief: Fed Govt extends UM media contract | Optus reveals iPhone pricing more »

Obermeier exits Telstra

Updated 02 July 2008

SYDNEY: Brand chief Bill Obermeier will leave Telstra to head up a new mobile advertising business and will be replaced by BigPond executive director of sales & marketing Amanda Johnston, Telstra staff were told this afternoon. more »

Fairfax Digital confirms eBay deal

Updated 02 July 2008

SYDNEY: Fairfax Digital today confirmed it would sell online display advertising on eBay.com.au. more »

Management shake-up at Mitchells WA

Updated 02 July 2008

SYDNEY: Mitchell & Partners WA MD Andrew Newman has resigned, citing personal and family reasons, the announcement coming the day after Mitchell Communication Group formalised 100% ownership of the agency. more »

Audi gets all touchy feely

Updated 02 July 2008

SYDNEY: Luxury car maker Audi has unveiled a $400,000 marketing tool it believes will transform the way the German automotive brand interacts with Australian car buyers. more »

Qantas spends up big frequent flyers

Updated 02 July 2008

SYDNEY: Qantas is shelling out $10 million on a relaunch of its frequent flyer program, as the airline prepares to possibly sell part of the successful business. more »

Retailers to struggle as spending halts

Updated 02 July 2008

SYDNEY: The spending habits of Australians are changing at every level, with a new study painting a grim picture for retailers as the new financial year ticks over. more »

Seven finally unveils TiVo

Updated 02 July 2008

SYDNEY: The Seven Media Group has finally released the details for the launch of the US digital video recorder brand TiVo in Australia. more »

DAILY ROUND-UP: 2 JULY 2008

Updated 02 July 2008

Latest news in brief: Access granted into Melbourne market | Mitre 10 claws back | Advantate appoints CEO | AWARD entries closes next week more »

Q Ltd folds company, CEO steps down

Updated 01 July 2008

SYDNEY: Listed digital marketing group Q Ltd today replaced its CEO following the collapse yesterday of one of the group's portfolio companies. more »

ACCC targets Goodyear for greenwashing

Updated 01 July 2008

SYDNEY: Goodyear Tyres has been forced to offer customers partial refunds after making misleading claims that one of its tyre ranges is environmentally friendly. more »

303 visits Britain

Updated 01 July 2008

SYDNEY: VisitBritain has appointed 303 Group as its creative and media buying agency. more »

Aussie shows continue to dominate

Updated 01 July 2008

SYDNEY: Australia's love of local TV shows continues to thrive, with the return of two high-profile homegrown programs securing solid ratings last night. more »

DAILY ROUND-UP: 1 JULY 2008

Updated 01 July 2008

Latest news in brief: News elevates Woodside | Samsung increases iQ with Foxtel more »

Pay, Free TV battle flares up

Updated 30 June 2008

SYDNEY: Subscription TV is claiming a ratings lead in the first half of 2008, a position that, not surprisingly, has been strongly rebuked by the free-to-air networks. more »

Palace snares dating account

Updated 30 June 2008

SYDNEY: The Campaign Palace has picked up the advertising account for a leading online dating site after a pitch. more »

Interactive media ad share to hit 15%

Updated 30 June 2008

SYDNEY: A new global study conducted by GroupM has revealed interactive advertising is set to increase its share of ad budgets to 15% in 2009, double that achieved just four years ago. more »

Top Gear gets worked

Updated 30 June 2008

SYDNEY: The Works has launched its campaign for the new Top Gear Australia magazine, feauring a cheeky nod to the RTA's "Pinkie" ad. more »

Wheel of Fortune, Ugly Betty axed in TV shake-up

Updated 30 June 2008

SYDNEY: Seven and Nine have each dropped much-hyped shows from their schedules, while announcing a raft of new programs. more »

ASB gives sexualisation report the nod

Updated 30 June 2008

CANBERRA: The Advertising Standards Bureau has thrown its weight behind a report into the sexualisation of children, which it deems a balanced and appropriate way forward. more »

DAILY ROUND-UP: 30 JUNE 2008

Updated 30 June 2008